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CURRICULUM VITAE
Patrick Wayne Blessinger
+1 917-502-2185
EDUCATION
Degrees
Doctor of Education, 2014, School of Education, St. John’s University, New York, New
York, USA.
Concentration: instructional leadership
Dissertation: Faculty participation in faculty learning communities in higher education.
See http://gradworks.umi.com/10/04/10044200.html
Master of Science, 1997, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Concentration: management and economics
Bachelor of Science, with honors, 1992, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA.
Concentration: management and information systems
Certificates
Certified Educator, 2017, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., USA.
Certified Online Teacher, 2015, Online Learning and Services, St. John’s University,
New York City, New York, USA.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2016 – Present, Math and Science Teacher, Grand Concourse Academy, Bronx, New
York. New York State Education Department. Teach math and science for 6th – 8th grades
and supervisor robotics club. Serve as state test prep specialist.
September 2012 – Present, Adjunct Associate Professor and Doctoral Research
Fellow, School of Education, St. John’s University, New York City, New York. Conduct
research in the areas of teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education, learning
communities, and educational leadership, and served on research committee for the
accreditation certification for the school of education. From January 2015 to present,
teach graduate courses in educational research methods, educational leadership, inclusive
and exceptional education, educational outcomes and assessment, comparative global
studies in education, and serve as dissertation committee member and faculty mentor for
select doctoral students.
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January 2010 – Present, Founder, Executive Director and Chief Research Scientist,
International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association, New York City, New
York. Oversee all executive and operational activities of organization, including strategic
planning, marketing, budgeting, staffing, and supervision, which has resulted in the
creation of one of the world’s largest academic professional networks focused on
improving teaching and learning in higher education through conferences, awards,
research, publishing, professional development programs, and other initiatives. Oversee
all research activities resulting in the collaboration with over 500 educational scholars
from six continents to produce 15 academic textbooks on topics related to the scholarship
and practice of teaching and learning, educational leadership, and educational research.
Editor-in-chief of two international book series and two international academic journals.
August 2008 – December 2009, Senior Lecturer and Program Manager, joint
international bachelors honors program, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK and Niels
Brock College, Copenhagen, Denmark, EU. Senior lecturer responsible for lecturing in
management, leadership, global studies, and research methods. Program manager
responsible for academic counseling, academic quality assurance, student engagement
and retention, and faculty support and professional development.
September 2007 – November 2007, Fulbright Senior Scholar, US Department of State
and Danish Fulbright Commission. Visiting instructor in Holbaek, Kalundborg, and
Slagelse, Denmark. Taught courses in global studies and intercultural competencies.
CURRENT ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECTS
January 2017 – present, Researcher. Project title: Research-based learning.
Collaboration with Dr. Nancy Hensel et al.
January 2017 – present, Researcher. Project title: Refugee education and higher
education. Collaboration with Dr. Enakshi Kapur et al.
January 2017 – present, Researcher. Project title: Equity and inclusion in higher
education. Collaboration with Dr. Jaimie Hoffman et al.
September 2015 – present, Researcher. Project title: Multi-age learning in educational
institutions. Collaboration with Dr. Barbara Cozza et al.
September 2015 – present, Researcher. Project title: Faculty learning communities.
Collaboration with Dr. Barbara Cozza, Milton Cox et al.
RECENT DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
Kilian, Gina. The effect of student engagement on first-year retention: A study of St.
John’s University. Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School of
Education, St. John’s University, New York, New York. Start date: July 15, 2015. End
date: November 15, 2016.
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McKinstry, James. Investigating the impact of instructional technology on enhanced
lesson effectiveness. Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School
of Education, St. John’s University, New York, New York. Start date: January 30, 2016.
End date: October 15, 2017.
Patton, Treva. Through whose eyes: How adequately were African American students
prepared for The New York State Algebra 1 Common Core Regents Examination. Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School of Education, St.
John’s University, New York, New York. Start date: April 10, 2016. End date: November
19, 2017.
Somma, Victoria. The impact of lesson study on teacher effectiveness. Department of
Administrative and Instructional Leadership, School of Education, St. John’s University,
New York, New York. Start date: February 15, 2016. End date: May 5, 2016.
PEER-REVIEWED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Manuscripts Published
Articles:
Blessinger, P. (2017). Reaching hard to reach students through student learning
communities. The Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change,
3(1), 259-261. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21100/jeipc.v3i1.684
Blessinger, P., Cozza, B., & Cox, M. D. (2015). Principles of effective faculty learning
communities in higher education: A qualitative analysis of faculty participation.
Learning Communities Journal, 7, 117-152.
Cozza, B., Blessinger, P., & Mandracchia, M. (2014). Effectiveness of graduate
programs in administrative and instructional leadership, Journal of Applied
Research in Higher Education, 6 (1), 2–21.
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., Blessinger, P., & Michel, L. (2014). External adaptability
of higher education institutions: The use of diagnostic interventions to improve
agility. Change Management: An International Journal, 13(4), 1–12.
http://ijmc.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.253/prod.36
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., Daly, E., Blessinger, P., Kurban, M., & Gilkes, A. (2015).
Considerate leadership as a measure of effectiveness in medical and higher
education: Analysis of supervisory/managerial leadership. Organizational
Cultures: An International Journal, 15(1), 1–13.
http://ijmoc.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.258/prod.55
Zeine, R., Palatnick, F., Boglarsky, C.A., Blessinger, P., Herrick, B. & Hamlet, M.T.
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(2014). Customer service focus and mission articulation as measures of
effectiveness in higher education institutions: Driving student success. Management
Education: An International Journal, 14(1), 1–10.
http://ijme.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.252/prod.30
Blessinger, P. (2013). Improving pedagogical performance through learning
communities. Proceedings of the International Research and Science Conference.
Pedagogical education: Current problems, concepts, theories and practice.
St. Petersburg, Russia. RAE IPAE, 2013, 184-193.
Book Chapters (Author):
Cozza, B. & Blessinger, P. (2017). An introduction to university partnerships for
preservice and teacher development. Chapter in B. Cozza and P. Blessinger
(Eds) University Partnerships for Preservice and Teacher Development. Bingley,
UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Stefani, L. (2017). Introduction to Inclusive Leadership. Chapter in L.
Stefani and P. Blessinger (Eds) Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education:
International Perspectives and Approaches. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Cozza, B. and Blessinger, P. (2016). An introduction to university partnerships for
international development. Chapter in P. Blessinger and B. Cozza (Eds) University
Partnerships for International Development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Bliss, T.J. (2016). An introduction to open education and OER. Chapter
in P. Blessinger and T. J. Bliss (Eds), Open Education: International Perspectives
in Higher Education. Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Watts, L. (2016). History and nature of creative learning. Chapter in
L. Watts and P. Blessinger (Eds) Creative Learning in Higher Education:
International Perspectives and Approaches. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Watts, L. & Blessinger, P. (2016). The future of creative learning. Chapter in L. Watts
and P. Blessinger (Eds) Creative Learning in Higher Education: International
Perspectives and Approaches. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Cozza, B. & Blessinger, P. (2016). Innovative approaches in university partnerships: An
introduction to university partnerships for academic and program development.
Chapter in P. Blessinger and B, Cozza and (Eds) University Partnerships for
Academic Programs and Professional Development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Stockley. D. (2015). An introduction to emerging directions in doctoral
education. Chapter in P. Blessinger and D. Stockley. Emerging Directions in
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Doctoral Education. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Cozza, B. & Blessinger, P. (2015). Innovative approaches in university partnerships: An
introduction to university partnerships for community and school system
development. Chapter in B. Cozza and P. Blessinger (Eds) University Partnerships
for Community and School System Development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2015). Innovative approaches in teaching and
learning: An introduction to inquiry-based learning for science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) programs. Chapter in P. Blessinger & J.M. Carfora
(Eds) Inquiry-based learning for science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) programs: A conceptual and practical resource for educators. Bingley,
UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. (2015). The future of higher education: towards a democratic theory of
higher education. Chapter in P. Blessinger & J.P. Anchan (Eds) Democratizing
higher education: International comparative perspectives. New York: Routledge
Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2015). Innovative approaches in teaching and
learning: An introduction to inquiry-based learning for multidisciplinary
programs. Chapter in P. Blessinger & J.M. Carfora (Eds) Inquiry-based
learning for multidisciplinary programs: A conceptual and practical
resource for educators. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2014). Innovative approaches in teaching and
learning: An introduction to inquiry-based learning for faculty and institutional
development. Chapter in P. Blessinger & J.M. Carfora (Eds) Inquiry-based
learning for faculty and institutional development: A conceptual and practical
resource for educators. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2014). Innovative approaches in teaching and
learning: An introduction to inquiry-based learning for the arts, humanities, and
social sciences. Chapter in P. Blessinger & J.M. Carfora (Eds) Inquiry-based
learning for the arts, humanities, and social sciences: A conceptual and practical
resource for educators. Bingley, UK Emerald Group Publishing.
Kovbasyuk, O., & Blessinger, P. (2013). The nature and origins of meaning-centered
education. Chapter in O. Kovbasyuk & P. Blessinger (Eds) Meaning-centered
education: International perspectives and explorations in higher education. New
York: Routledge Publishing.
Kovbasyuk, O., & Blessinger, P. (2013). The future of meaning-centered education.
Chapter in O. Kovbasyuk & P. Blessinger (Eds) Meaning-centered education:
International perspectives and explorations in higher education. New York:
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Routledge Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). New vistas in higher education: An introduction to
using social technologies. Chapter in L. Wankel & P. Blessinger (Eds)
Increasing student engagement and retention using social technologies:
Facebook, e-portfolios and other social networking services. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Wankel, C. (2013). Novel approaches in higher education: An
introduction to Web 2.0 and blended learning technologies. Chapter in C. Wankel
& P. Blessinger (Eds) Increasing student engagement and retention in e-Learning
environments: Web 2.0 and blended learning technologies. Bingley, UK: Emerald
Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Wankel, C. (2013). Creative approaches in higher education: An
introduction to using classroom-mediated discourse technologies. Chapter in C.
Wankel & P. Blessinger (Eds) Increasing student engagement and retention using
classroom technologies: Classroom response systems and mediated discourse
technologies. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Inventive approaches in higher education: An
introduction to using multimedia technologies. Chapter in L. Wankel & P.
Blessinger (Eds) Increasing student engagement and retention using multimedia
technologies: Video annotation, multimedia applications, videoconferencing and
transmedia storytelling. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). New pathways in higher education: An introduction
to using mobile technologies. Chapter in L. Wankel & P. Blessinger (Eds)
Increasing student engagement and retention using mobile applications:
Smartphones, skype and texting technologies. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Wankel, C. (2012). New directions in higher education: An
introduction to using wikis, blogs, and webquests. Chapter in C. Wankel & P.
Blessinger (Eds) Increasing student engagement and retention using online
learning activities: Wikis, blogs and webquests. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Wankel, C. (2012). Innovative approaches in higher education: An
introduction to using immersive interfaces. Chapter in C. Wankel & P. Blessinger
(Eds) Increasing student engagement and retention using immersive interfaces:
Virtual worlds, gaming, and simulation. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., Blessinger, P., & Hamlet, M.T. (2011). Organizational
culture in higher education institutions. Chapter in H. Kazeroony (Ed.) The
strategic management of higher education institutions. Williston, VT: Business
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Expert Press.
Edited Books (Editor):
Sengupta, E, & Blessinger, P. & (2018). Refugee Education: Integration and Acceptance
of Refugees in Mainstream Society. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Hoffman, J. & Blessinger, P. (2018). International Perspectives in Higher Education:
Contexts for Diversity and Gender Identities. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group.
Publishing.
Cozza, B. & Blessinger, P. (2017). University partnerships for preservice and teacher
development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Stefani, L. & Blessinger, P. (2017). Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education:
International Perspectives and Approaches. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Cozza, B. (2016). University Partnerships for International
Development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Bliss, T.J. (2016). Open education: International perspectives in
higher education. Cambridge, UK: Open Book Publishing.
Watts, L. & Blessinger, P. (2016). Creative learning in higher education: International
perspectives and approaches. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Cozza, B. (2016). University partnerships for academic programs and
professional development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Stockley. D. (2016). Emerging directions in doctoral education.
Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Cozza, B. & Blessinger, P. (2015). University partnerships for community and school
system development. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2015). Inquiry-based learning for science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs: A conceptual and
practical resource for educators. UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Head, K., & Blessinger, P. (2015). Teaching as a human experience. Newcastle upon
Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Anchan, J.P. (2015). Democratizing higher education: International
comparative perspectives. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2015). Inquiry-based learning for multidisciplinary
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programs: A conceptual and practical resource for educators. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2014). Inquiry-based learning for faculty and
institutional development: A conceptual and practical resource for educators.
Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J.M. (2014). Inquiry-based learning for the arts,
humanities, and social sciences: A conceptual and practical resource for
educators. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Kovbasyuk, O., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Meaning-centered education: International
perspectives and explorations in higher education. NY, NY: Routledge Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Increasing student engagement and retention
using social technologies: Facebook, e-portfolios and other social networking
services. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, C., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Increasing student engagement and retention in
e-Learning environments: Web 2.0 and blended learning technologies. Bingley,
UK: Emerald Group Publishing
Wankel, C., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Increasing student engagement and retention
using classroom technologies: Classroom response systems and mediated
discourse technologies. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Increasing student engagement and retention
using multimedia technologies: Video annotation, multimedia applications,
videoconferencing and transmedia storytelling. Bingley: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Wankel, L., & Blessinger, P. (2013). Increasing student engagement and retention
using mobile applications: Smartphones, skype and texting technologies. Bingley,
UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, C., & Blessinger, P. (2012). Increasing student engagement and retention
using online learning activities: Wikis, blogs and webquests. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group Publishing.
Wankel, C., & Blessinger, P. (2012). Increasing student engagement and retention
using immersive interfaces: Virtual worlds, gaming, and simulation. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group Publishing.
Edited Conference Proceedings (Editor):
Blessinger, P. and Cozza, B. (2017). Editor, Proceedings of the 2017 International
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Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference: Creating Diversity and Inclusion
in Higher Education, The University of the West of Scotland and The International
Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at Paisley, Scotland, UK
Blessinger, P. (2015). Editor, Proceedings of the 2015 International Higher Education
Teaching and Learning Conference: Reaching the Summit: Explorations in Meaningful
Learning through Community Engagement. Utah Valley University and The International
Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at Orem, Utah, USA.
Blessinger, P. (2014). Editor, Proceedings of the 2013 International Higher Education
Teaching and Learning Conference: Innovative Learning-Scapes and e-Scapes, The
International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at Anchorage,
Alaska, USA.
Blessinger, P. (2013). Editor, Proceedings of the 2013 International Higher Education
Teaching and Learning Conference: Exploring Spaces for Learning, University of
Central Florida and International Higher Education Teaching and The Learning
Association at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Blessinger, P. (2014). Afterword in J. Jones (Ed.) Weaving words: Personal and
professional transformation through writing as research. Newcastle upon Tyne:
Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Manuscripts in Press
Articles:
Forthcoming
Book Chapters (Author):
Blessinger, P. (2018). Improving student retention, throughput, and graduation rates
through academic engagement in service-learning. Chapter in R. B. Ludeman (Ed.)
Student affairs and services in higher education: Global foundations, issues and
best practices. Paris, France: UNESCO.
Blessinger, P. & Hoffman, J. (2018). An introduction to equity and diversity in higher
education. Chapter in J. Hoffman & P. Blessinger (Eds.) International Perspectives
in Higher Education: Contexts for Diversity and Gender Identities. Bingley, UK:
Emerald Group Publishing.
Sengupta, E. & Blessinger, P. (2018). An introduction to refugee education. Chapter in
E. Sengupta & P. Blessinger (Eds.) Refugee Education: Integration and Acceptance
of Refugees in Mainstream Society. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Edited Books (Editor):
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Forthcoming
Manuscripts Submitted for Publication
Articles:
Forthcoming
Book Chapters (Author):
Forthcoming
Edited Books (Editor):
Forthcoming
Manuscripts in Preparation
Articles:
Mohammed, D., Chan, E., Ahmad, R., Dusic, A., Boglarsky, C. A., Blessinger, P., &
Zeine, R. (2019). Unfavorable Levels of Job-related Stress, Motivation and
Satisfaction in Higher Education Institutions May Have Adverse Health
Implications. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Daly, E., Boglarsky, C.A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Facilitation in
supervisory/managerial leadership relationships at higher education
institutions. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Carrasco, A., Boglarsky, C.A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Reward,
punishment and personal bases of power as measures of effectiveness in higher
education institutions. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., Hampel, N., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Interdependence
and significance as measures of organizational effectiveness in higher education
institutions. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Aiyudubie, U., Boglarsky, C.A., Miles, S., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Role
clarity and role conflict as measures of organizational effectiveness in higher
education institutions. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., Devaraj, A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Upward
communication, downward communication and communication for learning as
measures of organizational effectiveness in higher education institutions.
(manuscript in preparation).
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Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Intention to stay and job
insecurity as measures of organizational effectiveness in higher education
institutions. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Boglarsky, C.A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Autonomy and feedback in
higher education professionals. (manuscript in preparation).
Zeine, R., Hickman, P., Boglarsky, C.A., & Blessinger, P. (2016). Human
resources management, appraisal and reinforcement systems in higher
education. (manuscript in preparation).
Book Chapters (Author):
Sengupta, E. & Blessinger, P. (2018). An introduction to refugee education. Refugee
Education: Strategies, Policies and Directions. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Sengupta, E. & Blessinger, P. (2018). An introduction to refugee education. Refugee
Education: Language Teaching and Pedagogy. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Hoffman, J. (2018). An introduction to equity and diversity in higher
education. International Perspectives in Higher Education: Perspectives on
Diverse Student Identities. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Hoffman, J. (2019). An introduction to equity and diversity in higher
education. International Perspectives in Higher Education: Strategies for
Fostering Inclusive Classrooms. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Blessinger, P. & Hoffman, J. (2019). An introduction to equity and diversity in higher
education. International Perspectives in Higher Education: Strategies for
Facilitating Inclusive Campuses. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Edited Books (Editor):
Sengupta, E, & Blessinger, P. & (2018). Refugee Education: Strategies, Policies and
Directions. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Sengupta, E, & Blessinger, P. & (2018). Refugee Education: Language Teaching and
Pedagogy. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.
Hoffman, J. & Blessinger, P. (2018). International Perspectives in Higher Education:
Perspectives on Diverse Student Identities. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
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Hoffman, J. & Blessinger, P. (2019). International Perspectives in Higher Education:
Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Classrooms. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
Hoffman, J. & Blessinger, P. (2019). International Perspectives in Higher Education:
Strategies for Facilitating Inclusive Campuses. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group
Publishing.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Presentations
Blessinger, P. (November, 2016). Developing global citizenship and inter-cultural
competencies. Keynote presentation at the UCEA International Summit, Detroit,
Michigan, USA.
Blessinger, P. (January, 2016). Improving teaching and learning for the 21st century.
Keynote presentation at the Fulbright Association (New York Chapter)
Symposium, New York City, New York, USA.
Blessinger, P. (May, 2015). Creating meaningful learning environments with student
learning communities. Keynote presentation at the Annual University Teaching
and Learning Showcase, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Blessinger, P. (March, 2015). Democratizing higher education. Keynote presentation
at the Forum on Global Education Conference, Baylor University, Waco, Texas,
USA.
Blessinger, P. (July, 2014). Meaningful learning through creative education.
Keynote presentation at the Innovation in Education: Meaningful Learning
through Creative Education, ICIE International Conference, Paris, France.
Blessinger, P. (January, 2013). Creating meaningful spaces for teaching and learning.
Keynote presentation at the Exploring Spaces for Learning, International Higher
Education Teaching and Learning Association Conference, University of Central
Florida, Florida, USA.
Anchan, J., Blessinger, P., Carliner, S., Cassidy, R., & Stockley, D. (April, 2013).
Online, hybrid & F2F: The future of learning. Keynote panel presentation at the
Escapes: Knowledge, Teaching, Technology, Concordia Annual Conference,
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.
Blessinger, P. (September, 2012). The happy learner. Keynote presentation at A Happy
Teacher: Felicitology in Education, Khabarovsk Krai Ministry of Education and
Science, Khabarovsk Krai State Institute of Education Development, Khabarovsk,
Russia.
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Paper Presentations
Cox, M. & Blessinger, P. (July, 2017). Hybrid FLC/CoPs in Hong Kong: Faculty
Diversity Awareness Is the Number One Impact. Presenter at the Creating
Inclusion and Diversity in Higher Education, The University of the West of
Scotland, UK.
Blessinger, P. & Cox, M. (July, 2017). Improving student engagement through faculty
learning communities. Presenter at the Creating Inclusion and Diversity in Higher
Education, The University of the West of Scotland, UK.
Blessinger, P. (March, 2015). Effectiveness of faculty learning communities.
Presenter at the School of Education Doctoral Symposium, St. John’s University,
Queens, New York, USA.
Blessinger, P., & Carfora, J. (January, 2015). Inquiry-based learning for faculty and
institutional development. Presenter at the Reaching the Summit: Explorations in
Meaningful Learning through Community Engagement, Utah Valley University
and International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association
Conference, Orem, Utah, USA
Cozza, B., Blessinger, P., & Mandracchia, M. (April, 2014). Effectiveness of graduate
programs in administrative and instructional leadership. Presenter at
the Power of Education Research for Innovation in Practice and Policy,
AERA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Blessinger, P. (March, 2012). Meaning-centered education for global collaboration.
Presenter at the Promises and Challenges of Dialogic Pedagogy,
Bakhtinian Conference, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware USA.
Workshop Presentations
Blessinger, P. (May, 2015). Developing effective faculty learning communities to
improve student performance. Workshop presentation at Montclair State
University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Special Guest Speaker
Blessinger, P. (March, 2014). Engaged learning through international collaborations.
Special guest speaker at the Constructing Engaged Learning: Undergraduate
Scholarship and Assessment, SoTE International Conference, Utah Valley
University, Orem, Utah, USA.
OTHER PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
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Blessinger, P. and de Wit, H. (April, 2018). Academic freedom is essential to democracy.
University World News. See
Blessinger, P., Hoffman, J. and Makhanya, M. (March, 2018). Towards a more equal,
inclusive higher education. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20180306102731111
Blessinger, P. and Makhanya, M. (February, 2018). Towards higher education in service
of humanity. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20180130100345559
Blessinger, P. and Sengupta, E. (December, 2017). Higher education’s social
responsibility to refugees. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20171213080206555
Blessinger, P., Hoffman, J. and Makhanya, M. (December, 2017). Inclusive higher
education for the benefit of all. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=2017112811351552
Blessinger, P. and Sengupta, E. (November, 2017). Globalisation requires us to foster
global citizens. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20171031125338516
Blessinger, P. and Cozza B. (October, 2017). The case for internationalisation of higher
education. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20171010115112828
Blessinger, P. and Sengupta, E. (August, 2017). Inclusive higher education must cater for
refugees. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170823063722674
Blessinger, P., Cozza B. and Cox. M. (June, 2017). A collective way for faculty to
transform education. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170620134535970
Blessinger, P. (March, 2017). Transforming learning through student research.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170530085248669
Blessinger, P. (May, 2017). Strengthening democracy through open education.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170502124125567
Blessinger, P. (April, 2017). Transforming higher education’s creative capacity.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170410233217814
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Blessinger, P. (March, 2017). Revolutionising the global knowledge society.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170227232904707
Blessinger, P. (December, 2016). Why higher education must be more inclusive.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20161216000610615
Blessinger, P. (November, 2016). Creating a culture of inclusion in higher education.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20161102112722844
Blessinger, P. (October, 2016). The shifting landscape of doctoral education.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20161004145514435
Blessinger, P. & Cozza, B. (September, 2016). How to make the most of international
HE partnerships. University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160913124749102
Blessinger, P. (April, 2016). Higher education as a multi-purpose enterprise.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160405161219332
Blessinger, P. (March, 2016). The inquiry-based approach to higher ed that could prevent
college students from dropping out. The Hechinger Report. See
http://hechingerreport.org/the-inquiry-based-approach-to-higher-ed-that-could-
prevent-college-students-from-dropping-out/
Blessinger, P. (February, 2016). A catalyst for change. University
World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20160209144724889
Blessinger, P. (November, 2015). Higher education for a hyper-connected world.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20151125184744448
Blessinger, P. (October, 2015). Educational research methodology framework. Higher
Education Tomorrow, Volume 2, Article 11.
http://www.patrickblessinger.com/ermf
Blessinger, P. (October, 2015). Towards an inclusive global knowledge society.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20150929193529682
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Blessinger, P. (September, 2015). Why global higher education must be democratised.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=2015090815175230
Blessinger, P. (August, 2015). Building a global knowledge society through universal
lifelong education. Global Access to Postsecondary Education. See
http://www.gaps-education.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/08/The_GAPS_Think_Piece_Issue_5.pdf
Blessinger, P. (August, 2015). Why are fewer foreign students heading to the U.S. and
more to Australia? The Hechinger Report. See
http://hechingerreport.org/why-are-fewer-foreign-students-heading-to-the-u-s-and-
more-to-australia/
Blessinger, P. (August, 2015). Lifelong education as an equalizer. University World
News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20150803125916265
Blessinger, P. (April, 2015). The world needs more international higher education.
University World News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20150422110029960
Blessinger, P. (April, 2015). Why universal and life-Long higher education is the next
step in advancing the social contract. Scholars Strategy Network. See
http://www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org/content/why-universal-and-life-long-
higher-education-next-step-advancing-social-contract
Blessinger, P. (March, 2015). Lifelong learning as a human right. University World
News. See
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20150303150758108
Howell, B., & Blessinger, P. (July, 2012). Coventry University: good international
partnerships start at home. The Guardian Higher Education Network. See
http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/higher-education-network-
blog/2012/jul/11/coventry-university-international-partnerships
Blessinger, P., & Sengupta, E. (July, 2012). Is Malaysia the regional leader in
international higher education? The Guardian Higher Education Network. See
http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/jul/02/higher-
education-in-malaysia?CMP=
Blessinger, P., & Kovbasyuk, O. (May, 2012). Higher education needs to build global
learning communities. The Guardian Higher Education Network. See
http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/may/23/global-
virtual-learning-environments
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Blessinger, P., el al (2012). More than student recruitment: developing international
strategies. The Guardian Higher Education Network. See
http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/aug/15/higher-
education-internationalisation-strategies
Blessinger, P., et al. (2012). What is the future of international student mobility? The
Guardian Higher Education Network. See http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-
education-network/blog/2012/may/30/future-of-international-student-mobility?
Blessinger, P. (May, 2011). How sociable are you? How much does it matter? The
Chronicle of Higher Education. See http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/how-
sociable-are-you-how-much-does-it-matter/33451
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC SERVICE
Refereed Journal Editor
August 2016 – July 2017, Editorial Board Member, Journal on Excellence in College
Teaching. Miami University.
August 2012 – Present, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Applied Research in Higher
Education. Emerald Group Publishing. Responsible for all aspects of the journal.
November 2012 – Present, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Meaning-Centered
Education. HETL Publishing. Responsible for all aspects of the journal.
March 2011 – Present, Founder and Publisher, International HETL Review. HETL
Publishing. Responsible for managing all publishing aspects of the journal.
Refereed Journal Reviewer
October 2015 – Present, Reviewer and Consultant, Learning Communities Journal.
Miami University. Responsible for reviewing assigned academic articles.
September 2015 – Present, Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Higher Education/La Revue
canadienne d’enseignement supérieur. Responsible for reviewing assigned academic
articles.
August 2015 – Present, Reviewer, To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational
Development. Professional and Organizational Development Network. Responsible for
reviewing assigned academic articles.
August 2015 – Present, Reviewer, SAGE Open. SAGE Publishing. Responsible for
reviewing assigned academic articles.
Refereed Book Reviewer
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April 2016 – Present, Reviewer, Emerald Group Publishing. Responsible for reviewing
assigned book proposals.
March 2015 – Present, Reviewer, Routledge Publishing. Responsible for reviewing
assigned book proposals.
Refereed Book Editor
November 2012 – Present, Founder and Book Series Editor, Innovations in Higher
Education Teaching and Learning. Emerald Group Publishing. Responsible for managing
the review and editing process and serve as a contributing author. Responsible for
publishing two volumes per year.
November 2012 – Present, Founder and Book Series Editor, Contemporary Teaching
and Learning Poetry. HETL Publishing. Responsible for managing the review and
editing process and serve as a contributing author. Responsible for two volumes per year.
August 2011 – April 2013, Book Series Co-Editor, Increasing Student Engagement and
Retention. Emerald Group Publishing. Responsible for managing all aspects of the review
and editing process. Published seven volumes in this series.
Non-refereed Journal Editor
January 2014 – Present, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Higher Education Tomorrow.
HETL Publishing. Responsible for all aspects of the academic blog.
Doctoral Dissertation Panel
January 2014 – Present, Founder and Chair of Judging Panel, Emerald/HETL
Education Outstanding Doctoral Research Award Program. Founder and developer of
the award program and serve as award judging panel chair.
Academic Committee Member
January 2014 – Present, Founder and Committee Member, HETL Institutional Review
Board (IRB). Developed the IRB policies and structure. Responsible for reviewing new
research proposals.
August 2013, Seminar Leader, Multiage Professional Learning Communities Summer
Academy, School of Education, St. John’s University.
February 2013, Associate Director for the Educational Leadership Symposium, School
of Education, St. John’s University.
Academic Conference Convener
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June 2017, Conference Convener and Scientific Committee Chair, Creating Diversity
and Inclusion in Higher Education, The University of the West of Scotland and The
International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at Paisley, Scotland,
UK. Responsible for convening international conferences and overseeing all scientific
aspects of the conference.
January 2015, Conference Convener and Program Co-chair, Reaching the Summit:
Explorations in Meaningful Learning through Community Engagement, Utah Valley
University and The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at
Orem, Utah, USA. Responsible for convening international conferences and overseeing
all aspects of the conference.
May 2014, Conference Convener and Program Co-chair, Innovative Learning-Scapes
and e-Scapes, The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association at
Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Responsible for convening international conferences and
overseeing all aspects of the conference.
January 2013, Conference Convener and Program Co-chair, Exploring Spaces for
Learning, University of Central Florida and International Higher Education Teaching and
The Learning Association at Orlando, Florida, USA. Responsible for convening
international conferences and overseeing all aspects of the conference.
Academic Conference Delegate
March 2017, 65th NSTA National Conference on Science Education Delegate, Los
Angeles, CA, USA. Participate in workshops and presentation sessions and responsible
for developing STEM teaching and learning plan for middle school.
Academic Advisor
July 2016, External Research Proposal Reviewer, United Arab Emirates University.
Consulted with the Division of Research and Graduate Studies on new project proposal.
September 2011, Lead Quality Enhancement Evaluator, Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Accreditation certification site visit at
Alvin Community College, Alvin, Texas.
May 2011, External Academic Advisor, University of East London. Consulted with the
Graduate School of Business to implement a new MS degree.
March 2011 – Present, Founder, Co-Director and Senior Scholar, Institute for
Meaning-Centered Education. Responsible for managing a global group of scholars.
Academic Interviews
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Blessinger, P. (August 1, 2013). Meaning-Centered Education, Part 2. Blog Talk Radio.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artseesdiner/2013/08/02/patrick-blessinger-meaning-
centered-education-part-2
Blessinger, P. (July 8, 2013). Meaning-Centered Education, Part 1. Blog Talk Radio.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artseesdiner/2013/07/09/patrick-blessingermeaning-
centered-education-1
Blessinger, P. (October 3, 2013). Building a Global Learning Community. Blog Talk
Radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artseesdiner/2013/10/04/building-a-global-
learning-community-with-patrick-blessinger
Blessinger, P. (September 5, 2013). Education: Purpose and Passion. Blog Talk Radio.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artseesdiner/2013/09/06/education-purpose-and-passion-
with-patrick-blessinger
MAJOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Theories and Models
Developed the theory of meaning-centered learning, the human rights theory of open
education, the democratic theory of higher education, the democratization model of
higher education, and the formal learning cycle model.
Frameworks and Methodologies
Developed the educational research methodology framework which is used
internationally by educators and students in higher education. See
http://www.patrickblessinger.com/educational-research-methodology-framework/
Principles and Concepts
Developed the seven principles for effective faculty learning communities and the ten
principles of creative learning; pioneered the application of professional social
networking platforms to develop global online learning communities, resulting in the
creation of one of the world’s largest networks of higher education professionals: The
International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association. See
https://www.hetl.org/
MAJOR ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
International Level
Education Policy Expert, UNESCO, United Nations, Paris, France, EU.
Fulbright Senior Scholar to Denmark, Department of State, USA.
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National Level
Educator of the Week, National Geographic Society, USA
Policy Analyst and Writer, Scholars Strategy Network, Harvard University, USA.
Policy Analyst and Writer, The Hechinger Report, Columbia University, USA.
Policy Analyst and Writer, University World News, London, UK.
Member of Omicron Tau Theta National Academic Honor Society.
Member of Sigma Iota Epsilon National Honorary Management Fraternity.
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma National Academic Honor Society.
Member of American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Member of Professional and Organizational Development Network (POD).
Member of Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
Regional Level
Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the State of Georgia, USA.
REFERENCES
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RESEARCH AND TEACHING STATEMENTS
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TEACHING PORTFOLIO
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TEACHING EVALUATIONS
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WRITING SAMPLES
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